Core i7-13790F

Name: Intel Core i7-13790F
Brand: Intel
Rating: 3.4 (6 reviews)

16 cores · 24 threads · up to 5.2 GHz on 1700.

3.4 · 6 votes

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Cores

Threads

Boost

5.2 GHz

L3 cache

33 MB

TDP

65W

Socket

1700

Performance breakdown

Gaming26

Productivity26

Single-core26

Multi-core67

Power efficiency21

Lab scores

Performance score25

Cores16

Threads24

Boost clock (GHz)5.2 GHz

Estimated gaming FPS

Paired with a high-end GPU. CPU impact is largest at 1080p.

1080p57 fps

1440p46 fps

4K31 fps

Full specifications

Processor & cores

Architecture: Raptor Lake-S
Process node: 10 nm
Socket: 1700
Release year: 2023
Total cores: 16
Threads: 24

Clocks & cache

Base clock: 2.1 GHz
Boost clock: 5.2 GHz
L1 cache: 1280 KB
L2 cache: 32 MB
L3 cache: 33 MB

Memory & platform

Memory support: DDR4
Base power (TDP): 65W
Max temperature: 72°C
PCIe: PCIe 5.0
Launch price: $441

Technologies

Extensions: AES-NI, AVX, VT-x, VT-d, TXT, TSX

Community Feedback

What Owners Say

Owners praise its gaming performance and low power draw for a high-end chip. The common gripe is that it runs hot under load, needing a strong cooler.

Pros

Sips power, runs cool and quiet.
Plays modern games without breaking a sweat.
Handles heavy multitasking with zero lag.
Speeds through video encoding and rendering.

Cons

Locked to locked multiplier only
No integrated graphics at all
Runs hot under sustained load

Verdict

Our verdict on the Core i7-13790F

The Intel Core i7-13790F is a locked, power-sipping 65-watt desktop chip with the full Raptor Lake architecture but a lower clock ceiling.

Get it if you want a solid mid-range gaming chip that runs cool and quiet without breaking the bank on a new motherboard. Skip it if you need top-tier multicore muscle for heavy video editing or rendering work.